Festivals Aug. 30-Sept. 5: Buffalo Grove Days, Summer Sunset Fest, Naperville's Last Fling & more

This weekend

Chicago Jazz Fest 2019: Starts at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30; 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31; and 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., and other venues, Chicago. Jazz headliners perform at various Chicago venues. Free. For a schedule, see www.jazzinchicago.org.

African Festival of Arts: 1 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, at Washington Park, 5100 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago. Festival's purpose is to educate the public about Africa. Features music, food, crafts, drumming events, art and more. $20 general admission, $10 for ages 65 and older, $5 for kids 5-12, free for kids younger than 5. www.aihusa.org.

Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival: 3 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30; 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31; and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Park, Lake in the Hills. 19th annual event features entertainment, food, carnival rides, car show, wine tasting, bags competition, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Sunday and more. Music from Catfight at 9 p.m. Friday; 7th heaven at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Rod Tuffcurls & The Brench Press at 8 p.m. Sunday. On Friday, classic and custom car show from 5 to 9 p.m. and family bingo at 7 p.m. On Saturday, parade at 10 a.m. and “Got Talent?” at 1 p.m. Wine tasting from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and 4 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free. summersunsetfest.com.

Yorkville Hometown Days Festival: 4:30 to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, at Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville. Carnival wristband specials from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Pet Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; Ladies' Afternoon Out Wine Tasting from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; Air Dogs jumping competition and more. Music from Building 429 at 7:45 p.m. Friday; John King at 8 p.m. Saturday; and Boy Band Review at 2 p.m., 7th heaven at 5 p.m. and Hi Infidelity at 8 p.m. Sunday. Admission: Friday is free all day; Saturday and Sunday are free until 3 p.m., then $2 for those 6 and older; free for kids 5 and younger all weekend. www.yorkville.il.us.

Buffalo Grove Days: 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 30; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1; and 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Carnival, food tent, beer tent, car show, art show, barbecue challenge, entertainment, parade at 11 a.m. Sunday and more. Music from Boy Band Night at 9 p.m. Friday; One Night of Queen at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Trippin Billies at 9 p.m. Sunday. “Food and Fun” program for residents with disabilities at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Free. bgdays.com.

Naperville Jaycees Last Fling: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. in downtown Naperville and at Rotary Hill, along the Riverwalk. Music, carnival, Family Fun Land, Frank E's Fling Mile Run at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Labor Day parade at 10 a.m. Monday, and more. Music headliners include Better Than Ezra at 8 p.m. Friday; Vertical Horizon at 8 p.m. Saturday; and Big Head Todd and the Monsters at 8 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10 a day for access to the Main Stage on Rotary Hill, Family Fun Land, the Block Party Stage, art expo, food and business vendors and more. Free for kids 12 and younger with a paid adult. $30 for an all-weekend pass. Carnival admission is free. www.lastfling.org or buy tickets at eventbrite.com/.

Taste of Polonia Festival: 5 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30; noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31; noon to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1; and noon to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Live music from more than 35 bands on four stages, food, kids' activities, art exhibits and more. $5 before 3 p.m.; $10 after 3 p.m. Free for kids 12 and younger. topchicago.org.

Downtown Downers Grove Summer Nights Classic Car Show: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Main and Curtiss, Downers Grove. Features cars that are at least 25 years old and entertainment from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Main Street Train Station. Free. downtowndg.org.

Illinois Alliance 5th Annual Free Blues Fest: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. Performances by the Ronnie G Band and Sharon Monique and Friends. Refreshments available. Free admission and parking. www.eventbrite.com.

Trolls Takeover: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Blackberry Farms, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Music, rides, crafts and a snack, as well as photo opportunities with the “pink princess.” Bring your chairs and blankets and finish the night with a viewing of “Trolls” on the outdoor movie screen. $10. Register at www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Second Annual Nashwood: 6 p.m. to bar-closing time Friday, Aug. 30; 11 a.m. to bar-closing time Saturday, Aug. 31; and 11 a.m. music brunches Sunday, Sept. 1, throughout Highwood. Country music and Southern rock at more than 20 bars and restaurants. Sunday will feature jazz, gospel and blues brunch options. Free. www.celebratehighwood.org.

Fox Lake Summer Art Series: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Community Garden of Fox Lake, 17 E. School Court, Fox Lake. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to catch a one-hour performance by Chance and The Arrow. Free. (224) 225-1404.

Jubilee Days: Saturday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 2, in Zion. Saturday features the GoZion Walk at 8 a.m. and the Zion Pageants at 3 p.m. at the Zion Park District Leisure Center, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive. Sunday features a concert by the Lake County Symphony Orchestra at 6:30 p.m. at the Zion Park District Bandshell followed by fireworks at 8:15 p.m. Monday will include the mayor's breakfast at 8 a.m. at Zion Benton Township High School, 3901 21st St.; an arts and crafts festival and food booths from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Shiloh Park, 25th Street and Emmaus Avenue; and a parade at 1 p.m. Most events are free; the mayor's breakfast costs $12 in advance, $15 at the door. zionjubileedays.com/.

Maple Park Fun Fest: 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 31, and 7 a.m. to midnight Sunday, Sept. 1, on Main Street in Maple Park. Music, craft show, food vendors, fireworks and more. On Saturday, Romp in the Park 5K run/2 mile walk at 8 a.m., Randy Little Memorial Bags Tournament at 10 a.m., craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bike & Wagon Parade at 4 p.m. and parade at 5 p.m. On Sunday, American Legion Breakfast Buffet from 7 a.m. to noon and car show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free. www.mapleparkfunfest.com.

Wheaton French Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, in municipal parking lot 3 at Main and Liberty, Wheaton. Family-friendly events feature fresh produce, meats and flowers, music, foodie treats and gifts, crafts and freshly prepared delicacies from local vendors. Free admission. www.wheatonchamber.com/events.

FAIRE Maker's Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Muse Art Studios, 135 Beardsley St., Crystal Lake. A pop-up maker's market featuring a variety of modern and vintage products offered by the area's local artisans and purveyors. Free admission. www.visitmchenrycounty.com

Bristol Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, off I-94, at 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wisconsin. Step back in time to the 16th century for period food, music, dancing, rides, marketplace of wares, shows and more. Single-day tickets are $11.50-$29.95 at the gate. Free for kids 4 and younger. (847) 395-7773 or renfair.com/bristol/.

Septemberfest: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1; and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The 49th annual fest features entertainment on three stages, arts and crafts show, Taste of Schaumburg, craft beer and wine tent, carnival, kids' activities, parade, fireworks and more. Free. www.septemberfest.org.

Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, in Lake in the Hills. Steps off at Grafton Farm and Miller roads, travels east down Miller for 1 mile to Albrecht Road. Free. summersunsetfest.com.

Civil War Encampment: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1, at Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 S. York Road, Oak Brook. Features firing demonstrations, drills, cooking, toys and crafts. Free. www.grauemill.org.

Long Grove Irish Days: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1; and 11 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Family-friendly celebration of Irish culture, music, food and beer. Free. www.longgrove.org/festivals/irish-days/.

Alley Art Festival: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Water Street Mall, Aurora. More than 60 local artists featuring art, music, food and more. Free. www.alleyartaurora.com.

Kane County Flea Market: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Shop for finds from refurbished furniture and vinyl records to sports collectibles and handmade trinkets. $5 for adults; free for kids 12 and younger. www.kanecountyfleamarket.com.

Lit Fest 2019: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at All Nations Worship Assembly, 7359 S. Chappel Ave., Chicago. A back-to-school music festival with free food, music, carnival attractions and a giveaway of backpacks filled with supplies for the upcoming school year. Parents can enjoy a special spa retreat. Free. www.eventbrite.com.

Taste of Serbia Festival: Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1, at St. Basil Serbian Church, 27450 N. Bradley Road, Lake Forest. Ethnic festival featuring music, Serbian fare and more. Lunch, dinner and carryouts. Free parking and admission. www.tasteofserbia.org.

Bluesmobile Cruise Nights: 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Mount Prospect Train Depot, east commuter parking lot, Northwest Highway and Emerson Street, Mount Prospect. View classic cars; themed nights each week. Sponsored by the Mount Prospect Lions Club. Free admission. facebook.com/BMBCruiseNights.

Wauconda Street Dance: 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, on Main Street in downtown Wauconda. Music on multiple stages, a kids' stage, food, drinks and dancing. Free. www.facebook.com/waucondastreetdance.

Saturday Cruise Nights: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Hanover Park Metra West Commuter Lot. See classic, muscle and newer model cars. With live music. Free. hpil.org.

Mount Prospect Lions Club Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at the Mount Prospect Train Depot, Northwest Highway and Emerson Street, Mount Prospect. Features fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers and more. Free admission. mplions.org.

Geneva French Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, in downtown Geneva. Vendors at this open-air market will sell vegetables, fruits, flowers, oils, cheeses, tea, baked goods, pasta, homemade soaps and unique goods. Free admission. www.geneva.il.us/calendar.aspx.

Art Fair on the Square: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Sept. 1-2, at Market Square, 724 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. The 65th Annual Deer Path Art League Art Fair on the Square. Juried fine art show featuring 180 exhibitors working in a variety of disciplines. Specialty booths will include the entrepreneurial Young Artists area with artisanal crafts and the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Artslink tent highlighting more than 20 community arts not-for-profits. Free admission. www.deerpathartleague.org.

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff 14th Annual Artisan Guild Fall Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Sept. 1-2, just off the Square at Lake Forest Bank and Trust parking lots in Lake Bluff. Features 45 exhibitors giving back to the community. Benefits CROYA. Live music, demos, children's activities, a barbecue cookout and ice cream. Free admission. www.lflbartisanguild.com.

Buffalo Grove Days parade: 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Bernard and Indian Hill Drive, proceeding east on Bernard to Raupp Boulevard, turning north to disperse at Raupp and St. Mary's Parkway. Free. bgdays.com.

Fox Valley Folk Festival: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Sept. 1-2, at Island Park, 2 E. State St., Geneva. This 43rd annual festival features concerts, storytelling, instrument and vocal lessons, workshops, craft demonstrations, a barn dance and more. Refreshments, artist CDs, folk arts and more available for purchase. Free with donations to Fox Valley Folk Society. $20; $15 teens and seniors; free for kids 12 and younger. www.foxvalleyfolk.com.

The Great American Lobster Fest: Noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Seafood festival features lobsters, flown in fresh from the East Coast, and nonseafood fare, music, family-friendly activities and more. $34-$94. www.americanlobsterfest.com.

On the Wall Festival 2019: Noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Culture Stock, 5 E. Downer Place, Aurora. An all-ages, free event featuring live art, break dancing, DJ sets and food trucks to celebrate the elements of hip-hop in a lively, festive atmosphere. Free. www.enjoyaurora.com

Garfield Farm Museum drop-in tours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday, Sept. 1 and 4, at Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Tour the historic farmstead, including the barnyard and 1846 brick tavern. $3-$4. garfieldfarm.org.

Cantigny Park outdoor concert series: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Sept. 1-2, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Chicago Tribute Anthology plays Sunday and American English performs Monday. Free; parking is $10. cantigny.org.

Block Party - Taste of Batavia: 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, on North River Street and the Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Celebrate Labor Day weekend as Downtown Batavia MainStreet hosts the Taste of Batavia sampler party complete with music, activities and dancing. Drink specials and tastings available for purchase. Classic car show, pie bake-off, hula hooping and more on River Street. River City Church will host a bounce house, face painting, balloons and a raffle. Free. downtownbatavia.com.

Labor Day Celebration Ski Show: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at 4110 E. Lake Shore Drive, Wonder Lake. Watch the ski team's final “Show Ski Games” of the 2019 season. Parking is available near the ski site. Bring a chair or blanket. Free; donations accepted. www.visitmchenrycounty.com.

Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Park, Lake in the Hills. Free. summersunsetfest.com.

Septemberfest fireworks: 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Free. www.septemberfest.org.

This week

Naperville Labor Day parade: 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2. Starts at Naperville North High School, heads south on Mill Street, turns east onto Jefferson Avenue, south on Main Street, west on Porter and ending at Naperville Central High School. lastfling.org/Parade.

Septemberfest parade: 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2. Steps off at Wise Road and Summit Drive, marches on Summit to the Septemberfest grounds at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Free. www.septemberfest.org.

Crystal Lake Water Ski Club Barefoot Tournament: 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Family-oriented events with skiers of all ages and abilities. Free for spectators. www.facebook.com/clwsa/.

Broken Oar's Car and Bike Show: 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. Bring your custom and classic cars, trucks and bikes, all makes and models. Hosted by Steve Salzman of 95.1 WILL Rock. Free gifts for entries; prizes awarded at the season finale show. Free. www.brokenoar.com/events.

Lake Zurich Cruise Night: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Features more than 30 vehicles on display. Enjoy the nostalgic music and vote for the spectator choice award. Food and drinks available. Free admission. www.lakezurich.org.

Winfield Good Old Days: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5; 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, in downtown Winfield. The 52nd annual festival features food, music, a car show, carnival, activities and more. Business Expo on Church Street from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday; noon to 7 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday through downtown. Free. winfieldgoodolddays.com.

Lake County Film Festival: Various times from Thursday, Sept. 5, through Tuesday, Sept. 10, at College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. See engaging and interesting films in a friendly atmosphere, interact with filmmakers and support local and independent film. Festival includes 15 features and almost 70 short films. Tickets are $7 for an individual movie, $15 for a day pass and $35 for a full festival pass. www.lakecountyilfilmfestival.org/2019.